Tribute paid to teenager who died following Freshwater collision

A tribute has been paid to a teenager who died following a collision in Freshwater.

Police were called at 5.32pm on Friday evening (23 June) to a report of a collision on Hill Lane, at the junction with Pixley Hill, in Freshwater.

This involved a white Ford Fiesta and a white KTM motorcycle.

The rider of the motorcycle, 17-year-old Jake Hall from Freshwater, sadly died at the scene.

His family are being supported by specialist officers and have now made the following tribute to him:

"An amazing and treasured son - gentle, kind, loving and funny. Passed away too young.

"Will be forever missed by all his family and close friends.

"Wherever you are Jake - Rest in Peace until we meet again.

"All our love, Mum and Dad xxx"

This remains under investigation and we would like to speak to anyone with information that has not already contacted us.

If you have any information about this collision, please make a report online via our website, or call 101, quoting reference 44230250617.